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To: DogByte6RER
Been there, did that: The USMC MEU's drive a modified version of the Mercedes-Benz Geländewagen 290, diesel 4x4. The hummer is too wide, too slow, not agile enough. SEALS drive them too, great rig. In Fallujah, the most survivable rig was the John Deere Gator for its speed and agility. Let's hope the contract engineers have a design criteria called: Boogie Index.
37 posted on 04/01/2012 4:32:04 PM PDT by gandalftb (The art of diplomacy says "nice doggie", until you find a bigger rock.)
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To: gandalftb
In Fallujah, the most survivable rig was the John Deere Gator for its speed and agility.

I loved those things, but all I got was a Kawasaki Mule. It didn't have the 6-wheel cool factor.

42 posted on 04/01/2012 5:32:42 PM PDT by Sarajevo (Money cannot buy happiness, but it's more comfortable to cry in a Mercedes than on a bicycle.)
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To: gandalftb

I want one. I also would like to have a pinzgauer.


43 posted on 04/01/2012 6:14:28 PM PDT by Army Air Corps (Four Fried Chickens and a Coke)
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To: gandalftb
USMC MEU's drive a modified version of the Mercedes-Benz Geländewagen 290, diesel 4x4. The hummer is too wide, too slow, not agile enough.

And won't fit inside or drive up the ramp of a CH-47 $hithook cargo helicopter, or USMC equivalent. The Brit Landies, the German G290s and tracked Wiesel heavy weapons carrier will.


54 posted on 04/03/2012 4:17:11 PM PDT by archy (I'd give my right arm to be ambidextrous!)
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